Landscape Architecural & Engineering Services (Various Park Improvements)

The City of Jersey City, Department of Infrastructure, is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide design for various park projects at La Pointe Park, Leonard Gordon Park Phase 2, 29 Monticello Ave. Park, and Van Vorst Park. 1. You must download the bid in order to receive any addenda that may be issued. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda will render the bid nonresponsive, and the bid will be rejected. Acknowledgment of each addendum must be clearly established and included with the bid, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:1123.2(e). 2. This process requires a paperonly submission with original signatures and the completion/inclusion of all required forms in the bid package. Contract Description The City of Jersey City is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and related consulting services for the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for improvements at the following municipal park facilities: La Pointe Park (new electrical service, lighting, splash pad w/existing water svc. modification, drinking fountain, playground w/safety surface, amenities, paved surfaces, landscape, existing tree pruning) Leonard Gordon Park Phase 2 (new water service line, splash pad, playground w/safety surface, active recreation courts w/lighting, dog run w/water & lights, landscape, paved surfaces. (certain items may become bid alternates) 29 Monticello Ave. Park (new electrical service, lighting, splash pad w/existing water svc. modification, drinking fountain, playground w/safety surface, amenities, paved surfaces, landscape, existing tree pruning) Van Vorst Park (new Portland Loo w/foundation design, water service, sewer and electrical) The selected respondent shall provide comprehensive professional services necessary to evaluate existing conditions, engage community stakeholders, prepare conceptual park improvement plans, and develop complete construction documents suitable for public bidding and construction. The objective of this effort is to revitalize and enhance neighborhood park spaces through improvements to site layout, park infrastructure, landscaping, lighting, and public amenities. Improvements shall be designed to enhance public safety, accessibility, usability, and long-term sustainability of the parks. Services shall include but are not limited to: Site investigations and existing condition assessments Conceptual site planning and renderings Public engagement and stakeholder meetings Civil, landscape, and electrical design services Development of final construction documents Preparation of technical specifications in MasterSpec format Preparation of cost estimates and construction schedules Bid support services Construction administration services The selected consultant shall assemble and manage a multidisciplinary consultant team as necessary, including but not limited to: Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Surveying Irrigation/Water Service Design Cost Estimating Specialty consultants as required All work shall be performed in accordance with State of New Jersey regulations, municipal procurement requirements, ADA accessibility standards, and applicable building and construction codes. 4.2 Scope of Professional Services All work shall be performed under the direct supervision of a New Jersey Licensed Professional Landscape Architect and/or Engineer. The consultant shall provide professional services organized generally into the following, but not limited to, phases.